Suppose EPA Requires Polluters to Report Compliance with Air Pollution

question 292

Multiple Choice

Suppose EPA requires polluters to report compliance with air pollution emission regulations. Which of the following statements could be true, given the power EPA is likely to have:

• A) if a firm does not exceed pollution limits but fails to file reports, it may be fined
• B) if a firm does exceed pollution limits and fails to file reports, it may be fined
• C) if a firm does exceed pollution limits, it may be fined even if it does file reports on time
• D) if a firm does exceed pollution limits and fails to file reports, it may be fined and if a firm does exceed pollution limits, it may be fined even if it does file reports on time
• E) if a firm does exceed pollution limits and fails to file reports, it may be fined, and if a firm does exceed pollution limits, it may be fined even if it does file reports on time and if a firm does not exceed pollution limits but fails to file reports, it may be fined

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Definitions:

Financial Statements

Reports outlining a firm's financial health, encompassing its balance sheet, income statement, and cash flow statement.

Rigid Guidelines

Strict rules or procedures that are followed without allowance for flexibility.

Generally Accepted Guidelines

Broad principles, standards, and norms adhered to in a particular field or profession.

Broad Principles

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